Middle School Math Teacher (Nellis)

Job Title: Middle School Teacher

Reports to: Campus Principal

Location: In-Person, CASLV Nellis Campus – Las Vegas, NV

Position Type: Full-Time, 10-Month (School Year)

Position Summary:

The Middle School Teacher at Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas is responsible for creating an academically rigorous and emotionally supportive classroom for students in grades 6–8. The teacher will develop engaging lessons aligned with Nevada Academic Content Standards and CASLV’s mission to prepare students for high school, college, and careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement standards-based lesson plans in assigned subject area(s).
• Create a supportive and structured classroom environment that promotes academic success and student responsibility.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate a variety of learning styles and needs, including students with IEPs/504s and English learners.
• Use assessments and progress monitoring data to inform instruction and provide targeted support.
• Incorporate technology and real-world connections into lessons to enhance student engagement.
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to promote interdisciplinary learning and student achievement.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Participate in school events, professional development, and extracurricular activities as needed.
• Uphold and model CASLV’s mission, values, and academic standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid Nevada teaching license or eligibility to obtain one with appropriate middle school endorsement.
• Strong content knowledge and understanding of adolescent development.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of successful middle school teaching experience.
• Experience in a charter or STEM-focused school environment.
• Familiarity with project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and student-centered instruction.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Commitment to academic excellence and student development.
• Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a growth-oriented attitude.
• Effective communication and relationship-building with students, families, and colleagues.
• Adaptability, creativity, and a passion for middle school education.

Work Environment:

This is an in-person role on a CASLV school campus. The work environment is a typical middle school classroom with routine student movement and activity. Teachers should be prepared to balance instruction with classroom management in an active and sometimes unpredictable setting.

This position requires:

• Extended periods of standing, walking, and speaking.
• Moderate physical activity includes bending, reaching, and moving instructional materials.
• Use of instructional technology and multimedia tools.
• The ability to maintain a structured and supportive classroom climate for adolescent learners.

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.